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Statistics on Inactivity

The more physically literate we are, the more likely we are to be active throughout our lives. Recent surveys show that Canadians of all ages are not getting enough exercise and physical activity in their daily lives.

On the North Shore

17% of students aged 12-17 met their daily activity guidelines (1hr/day) on the North Shore (2015, McCreary Adolescent Health Survey)

61% of students aged 18 or older reached their daily activity guidelines (150min/week) on the North Shore (2015, McCreary Adolescent Health Survey)

44% of 8-12 year olds meet the minimum recommended level of physical literacy (CAPL, 2011-16 as reported in ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth, 2016)

9% of children aged 5-17 meet the health guideline of 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity per day. (ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth, 2016)

59% of adult Canadians are either overweight or obese. Adults who have unhealthy weights are at increased risk of heart disease, cancer, strokes and Type 2 Diabetes. In 2005, the total cost of obesity to Canadians was $4.3 billion; $1.8 billion in indirect healthcare costs, and $2.5 billion in indirect costs. Affected adults may die up to 3 to 7 years earlier than counterparts with a healthy weight. (www.childhoodobesityfoundation.ca, April 2015)